Monthly Archives: September 2020

Veteran’s parents pay tribute on World Suicide Prevention Day

Author: Tara Mclaughlin – Published 10th Sep 2020 You can read the full original article here: https://planetradio.co.uk/cool-fm/local/news/veteran-parents-pay-tribute-on-world-suicide-prevention-day/ The family of an ex soldier who took his own life has urged anyone struggling with mental health issues to reach out for help. Noel and Dolores Savage were speaking out to mark National Suicide Prevention Day. Their…

Veterans suffering increased issues with PTSD due to Lockdown

Veterans suffering increased issues with PTSD due to Lockdown Courtesy of Kevin Sharky BBC Newsline: Veterans suffering increased issues with PTSD due to Lockdown  

Brett Savage: Laughter and tears at funeral of Royal Irish veteran

Mourners shared both laughter and tears at the funeral of Royal Irish veteran Brett Savage in Newtownards today. By Philip Bradfield, Friday, 4th September 2020, 4:18 pm View Full Newsletter Article here Mr Savage, 32, had joined the Royal Irish Regiment at 16. He went on to survive the notorious Siege of Musa Qala in…